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RF03 WWH

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 WWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,187 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 67,941 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 66,559 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,624 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 61,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 57,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,957 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,478 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and on minimum 1.6mm wear limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,295 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2007 13,295 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,385 miles

front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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RF03 WWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF03 WWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF03 WWH registered?

RF03 WWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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